Call for Participation: Together | Ensemble 2026 Conference (SDSN-Canada) — Mobilizing Local Action for Sustainable Global Impact

As a member of SDSN Canada, McMaster faculty, staff and students are invited to join the Together | Ensemble 2026 Conference which will take place on May 19–20, 2026 at the University of Calgary. 

Together | Ensemble is Canada’s leading national conference for collaborating and accelerating progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This year’s theme is Mobilizing Local Action for Global Impact. Bringing together intergenerational Indigenous people, youth, academia, government, business and community leaders, we will focus on localizing SDG action within our communities to effect lasting global change.

Are you interested in leading a session or submitting a poster or abstract? Submit your proposal here: https://sdsncanada.ca/together-ensemble/#submit-proposal 

 The 2026 conference will feature:

• Day 1 (In-Person and virtual):
  • Immersive tracks, collaborative breakouts
  • Action labs and a poster session
  • New and emerging voices with local and global impact
• Day 2 (In-person only):
  • On-campus workshops
  • Land-based Indigenous experiential learning excursion
  • SDSN Canada engagement opportunities

If you have any questions or need additional information, please check the conference website or contact the organizing committee at sdsncanada@ucalgary.ca. 

 Date: May 19–20, 2026

Location: Mathison Hall Event Centre at the University of Calgary

Early bird tickets will go on sale early in the new year!